Patient Access Representative 2 – UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Representative 2 (On-Site) (H) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, explaining pertinent documents, and collecting payments. The University of Miami UHealth – Department of Patient Access at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 2. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
Contacts patients’ families or physicians’ offices to obtain missing insurance information.
Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.
Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.
Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.
Notifies patients of liabilities and collects funds.
Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.